Price, considered by many to be the top pitcher on the market before the trade deadline closes on Friday, will become a free agent after this season. Reports have already linked him to big-market teams including the Yankees, the Cubs, and the Dodgers. By trading away Norris, a promising young pitcher, and other top prospects probably in exchange for just half a season with Price, the Jays are making it clear that they are going all in on a playoff push this season.

Price also fills a major hole in Toronto's starting rotation. Though the Jays' offense leads the league in runs above average — even before Toronto traded for Tulowitzki — the team's pitching has been mediocre. Right now, Toronto ranks 23rd in the majors in starting ERA. Price, on the other hand, has a 2.53 ERA this season, per baseball-reference.com.

At the moment, the Jays are 51-51 — sitting six games behind the Yankees for first place in the American League East and two games behind the Minnesota Twins for the second American League Wild Card spot.